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5 dinner parties that changed the course of history

Giggster compiled a list of five pivotal dinner parties that shaped history, using information from various news sources and websites.

Broken US-Indigenous treaties: A timeline

Stacker compiled a list of 15 broken U.S.-Indigenous treaties negotiated between 1778 and 1868 using news, archival documents, and historical reports.

A timeline of the Vietnam War

Using a variety of news and government sources, Stacker compiled a detailed timeline of the Vietnam War.

7 nurses of color who made history

Incredible Health features seven nurses of color who made history, drawing on information from various sources.

10 groundbreaking Filipino Americans in US history

Stacker combed the web and found 10 Filipino Americans who have made significant contributions and accomplishments in U.S. history.

CheapInsurance.com identified five popular retirement activities and cities with the greatest public access, citing Trust for Public Land data.

10 tech innovations that have improved driving safety since 2000

Westfield compiled a list of 10 tech innovations since 2000 that have helped make cars and roads safer.

Which states' residents drive the most per capita?

CheapInsurance.com used data from the Federal Highway Administration and the Census Bureau to find out which state's residents do the most driving per capita.

Rosa Parks' historic protest wouldn't have been possible without this unsung hero

Sarah Mae Flemming's legal case provided the foundation to end segregation on buses. Stacker explored her contribution to the Civil Rights Movement.

20 photos of reproductive rights protests from the age of Roe up until now

Stacker put together a slideshow of 20 photos highlighting reproductive rights demonstrations from 1970 through today.

Common conditions that can affect driver safety

CheapInsurance.com analyzed historical data on traffic fatalities to illustrate conditions contributing to more deaths on the road.

Stories behind the Trail of Tears for every state it passed through

Stacker compiled a list of stories behind the Trail of Tears for each of the nine states it passed through based on news, tribal histories, and government reports.

25 photos that changed the course of history

Stacker put together a collection of 25 photos that changed the course of history.

Not just electric: States with the most cars that use more than just gasoline

Using data from the Alternative Fuels Data Center, The General broke down the number of cars across the U.S. powered by gasoline substitutes.

How technology plays a role in the increase in human trafficking prosecutions

Spokeo analyzed news reports and data from the Department of Justice to illustrate how tech is used in trafficking.

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